BC Municipal Safety Association - News & Updates

Welcome to our new website!

Posted on August 27, 2010 by ccook

We’ve updated our look, and added several features!

Check out the search engine at the top right!  You won’t have to click through several pages to find what you’re looking for!

AND – we have posted all of the upcoming events in a terrific new calendar – on the right side of your screen!

We hope you enjoy finding your way around the site.  If you have any questions or comments please let us know just by clicking on the email icon on the top right of your screen!

Mark Your Calendars!

Posted on August 18, 2010 by admin

The next Municipal Safety Conference will take place November 6 to 8, 2011, at the Sheraton Wall Center Hotel, Vancouver!

Click  2011 Conference Postcard for More Info

WorkSafeBC Decision on Occupational Exposure Limits

Posted on August 31, 2010 by ccook

Decision on the New or Revised Occupational Exposure Limits for 2008 and 2009

Employment Opportunity

Posted on August 30, 2010 by hhildebrandt

City of North Vancouver

Occupational Health Safety & Disability Mgmt Officer RFT August 2010

Application deadline: Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Stay at Work/Return to Work Program Template

Posted on August 30, 2010 by ccook

Statistically, we know that the sooner an employee returns to work after an injury or illness, the faster his/her full recovery will be.  We have created a Stay at Work/Return to Work Program template to help you with this process.

You will need to customize this program to meet the needs of your organization.  In addition to helping you establish an effective program for re-integrating workers into the workplace after an injury or illness, by following this template, your organization should be able to successfully complete the Return-To-Work Certificate of Recognition Program (when you complete the Health & Safety COR Audit as well).

Stay at Work/Return to Work template

Vernon Safety Committee Training Rescheduled

Posted on August 25, 2010 by admin

Please note: Safety Committee training in Vernon, previously scheduled for August 27th and 28th, has been rescheduled to October 18th and 19th. Courses included are:

  • Safety Committee Member Responsibilities
  • Worksite Safety Inspections
  • Incident / Accident Investigations
  • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments

Sharing The Knowledge Newsletter – Issue 5 – August 2010

Posted on August 18, 2010 by admin

For updates on training, awards and so much more, read our quarterly newsletter! – Newsletter - August 2010

Training Opportunities

Posted on August 18, 2010 by admin

Check out the new 2010 Training Opportunities brochure. Visit our Calendar for more information and registration forms.

Please note: Training previously scheduled for Vernon on August 27 and 28 has been rescheduled to October 18 and 19.

Correction: Prevention of Workplace Violence cost of training was incorrectly posted. The cost of each session is $125 plus h.s.t. We apologize for any inconvenience.

WorkSafe Update

Posted on August 18, 2010 by admin

WorkSafeBC has issued a WorkSafe Update. Included are new OHS Guidelines with changes to mobile crane and boom truck annual inspections, First Aid – Assigned Hazard Rating, and Board acceptance of procedures for avalanche control.

Two New Hazard Alerts!

Posted on August 18, 2010 by admin

Information has surfaced on suicide methods in the US and Canada. It involves the use of Chemicals and Detergent which produces “SEVERE RISK” to First Responders.

The hazard alerts regarding Chemical & Detergent Suicides are now available in our Miscellaneous Resources.